Volvo invests in, partners with LiDAR maker Luminar

Luminar reports that its sensors detect farther objects and have better resolution than competitors'.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2018

Chicago chooses The Boring Co. for express airport service

The high-speed, underground system will take riders from downtown to O'Hare International Airport in 12 minutes. 

By Katie Pyzyk • June 15, 2018

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Sacramento, CA to use $44M in VW settlement funds on EV deployment

Electrify America has pledged to invest $800 million in California over 10 years, but chose Sacramento as its debut "green city" to increase electric vehicle awareness and access.

By Jason Plautz • June 15, 2018

US Senate considers ‘different possibilities’ to pass AV START Act

Lawmakers could try passing the bill by unanimous consent, or tack it onto larger pieces of legislation before November's mid-term elections.

By Chris Teale • June 14, 2018

USDOT announces $2.1B of grants

The agency authorized almost $1.5 billion for infrastructure and $677 million for airport improvements nationwide.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2018

Ford announces City of Tomorrow Challenge winners

More than 350 proposals to reimagine urban mobility were submitted across the three Challenge cities of Pittsburgh, Miami-Dade and Grand Rapids, MI.

By Kristin Musulin , Jason Plautz • Updated Nov. 29, 2018

GM to release more than 20 electric vehicles by 2023

The car company is pushing for a zero-emissions future, with this initiative to include boosting production of its Bolt electric hatchback.

By Jason Plautz • June 14, 2018

NYC approves half-priced metro cards for low-income residents

The "Fair Fares" program will devote $106 million for six months of subsidized fares starting in January, and Mayor Bill de Blasio said he is exploring more permanent funding sources.

By Jason Plautz • June 13, 2018

Avoiding solo cities: The benefits of tackling problems as a unified metro region

Collaborating with nearby jurisdictions creates economy of scale and better odds for success, panelists said at the recent Chicago Forum on Global Cities.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 12, 2018

Detroit is now home to the 'World's Smartest Intersection'

The Miovision tech uses a system of sensors and 360-degree cameras for real time response, enabling it to "serve as the backbone of the city’s smart city strategy." 

By Kristin Musulin • June 11, 2018

Japan-Thailand Millennium Town plans to foster a smarter community

The planned smart city outside Bangkok promises to use Japanese retirees to educate local people, as well as have futuristic technology like maglev trains.

By Chris Teale • June 11, 2018

Feds issue rule to promote private-sector participation in transit projects

The Federal Transit Administration said it is trying to remove barriers that might prevent private investment in public transportation infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2018

Lyft's new app to integrate directly with public transit

The ride-hailing company has set a goal to make shared rides account for 50% of all its trips by the end of 2020, the latest effort to solving first mile/last mile transportation problems in cities.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2018

Experts call for congestion pricing on all vehicles in NYC

Panelists at an event in Brooklyn said a surcharge would help fund modernization and rebuilding efforts on the subway, and make the streets safer for all users by encouraging less car usage.

By Chris Teale • June 8, 2018

Honolulu may become first US city to cap ride-hailing surge prices

The proposed limit still needs to be signed by Mayor Kirk Caldwell, who appears to oppose the measure. Uber has also strongly criticized the plan.

By Chris Teale • June 7, 2018

Car vending machine unveiled in DC area

While U.S. cities push for residents to become less car dependent, some private companies' innovations offer a striking reminder: People love the convenience of personal vehicles.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 7, 2018

Seattle approves free transit for public high school students

The Emerald City's transit agency has a surplus of money, a situation unfamiliar to most of its American peers.

By Katie Pyzyk , Jason Plautz • Updated June 27, 2018

Albuquerque, NM mayor: BRT fleet still not safe for use 'at any speed'

Despite the project being delayed due to unexpected obstacles, Mayor Tim Keller said the city will not let the buses on the streets "until we are 100% sure they are safe."

By Kristin Musulin • Updated Nov. 5, 2018

Survey: Most expect AVs to be common, but trust issues remain

Safety concerns are still a major barrier for consumers, in keeping with similar research that shows many people feel more needs to be done before wider AV rollout.

By Jason Plautz • June 6, 2018

Atlanta eyes airport innovation lab

Airports have begun to adopt innovation labs to improve the airport experience or use space and resources to test innovations in fields such as mobility and parking efficiency.

By Jason Plautz • June 6, 2018

What Mary Meeker’s 2018 trends report signals for smart cities

Increased Wi-Fi access, more home-sharing and the benefits of ride-hailing over car ownership are among the findings with significant implications for urban dwellers.

By Kristin Musulin • June 5, 2018

Denver to scooter-share companies: Cease and desist

The city took action just a week after Lime scooters appeared on the city's streets — the very same day Bird vehicles appeared.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2018

FTA awards $278M in relief for transit systems damaged by hurricanes

Federal money will go to Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, Georgia and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help repair networks damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria last year.

By Chris Teale • June 5, 2018

Singapore to require geofencing for bike-share operators

The technology could offer a solution to clutter by limiting where bikes and scooters can be left and helping cities reduce abandoned vehicles.

By Jason Plautz • June 5, 2018

Additional $204M approved for $2B Minneapolis rail project

County officials last week authorized the additional funding to help advance the 14.5-mile Southwest Light Rail Transit project.

By Kim Slowey • Updated June 4, 2018